Polymarket US California Governor Election odds
On Polymarket US, the favourite is Xavier Becerra, at 97%. That is up 1 point over the past week. The market settles by Nov 3, 2026. Each contract pays $1 if it is right, so 97¢ reads as a 97% chance. Polymarket and Kalshi list it too, and we compare the prices below.
Also on Kalshi: Kalshi's page
Also on Polymarket: Polymarket's page
Polymarket US · odds · updated
Also priced on Polymarket and Kalshi: 2 questions compared ↓
Polymarket US odds on every outcome
Chance is each outcome's Yes price on Polymarket US. A Yes contract at 97¢ pays $1 if that outcome wins.
Polymarket US vs Kalshi on these questions
The same questions on each venue: Polymarket US, Polymarket and Kalshi. When the prices differ, the cheaper side costs you less for the same payout.
Will Xavier Becerra win the California Governor Election in 2026?
| Venue | Yes | No | Fee | 24h volume | Liquidity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PolymarketClose-only for US residents | 97¢ | 3¢ | free | $8K | $197K | Trade → |
| Polymarket USUS residents only | 97¢ | 4¢ | 0.2¢ | – | – | Trade → |
| Kalshi$50 bonus | 96¢cheapest to buy | 4¢ | 0.2¢ | $43K | – | Trade → |
Will Steve Hilton win the California Governor Election in 2026?
| Venue | Yes | No | Fee | 24h volume | Liquidity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PolymarketClose-only for US residents | 3¢cheapest to buy | 97¢ | free | $127K | $227K | Trade → |
| Polymarket USUS residents only | 4¢ | 97¢ | 0.2¢ | – | – | Trade → |
How the odds have moved
Polymarket US's own series for the outcome the headline prices, from where its history starts; one venue, not a blend.
How this market resolves
The contract is “California Governor Election Winner: Xavier Becerra”. A Yes contract pays $1 if the answer is yes, and nothing if not. Polymarket US publishes the full settlement rules on the market's page. Read them on Polymarket US (opens in a new tab)
Scheduled resolution: Nov 3, 2026.
How to trade this market on Polymarket US
- Check your state first. A few states restrict some contracts.
- Open a Polymarket US account. It takes US residents only; outside the US, Polymarket is the international exchange. Is Polymarket safe? Our review covers how your money is held and paid out.
- Buy Yes or No at the price shown, 97¢ for Xavier Becerra right now. Each contract pays $1 if you are right.
- Sell any time before it settles, or hold to the result. Polymarket US's fees apply to each trade.
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Common questions
What are the Polymarket US odds on California Governor Election?
On Polymarket US, the favourite is Xavier Becerra, at 97%. That is a market-implied probability, not a forecast, and it moves as traders buy and sell.
How does this market resolve?
By Polymarket US's own settlement rules for this market. Two venues can word the same question differently and settle differently, so read them before you trade.
Is this question on Polymarket and Kalshi too?
Yes. It trades on Polymarket and Kalshi. Kalshi's page has its prices and rules. The 2 questions both venues price are compared above, each with its own side-by-side page.
Can I trade this market in my state?
In most states, yes, on Polymarket US. A few states have acted against some contracts. Check your state first.
How accurate are Polymarket US odds?
Often more accurate than polls, though never certain. A price of 70% should lose three times in ten. How accurate prediction markets are has the research.
What does it cost to trade on Polymarket US?
A taker fee on each contract of 0.0695 × price × (1 − price), largest near 50¢; resting (maker) orders pay nothing. Polymarket US's fees has the detail.